Zesty Greek Couscous Salad Recipe

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Zesty Greek Couscous Salad
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (7 5/8 oz) package couscous
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil , cut into strips
  • 1/3 cup green onion
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese

Directions:

  1. Prepare couscous according to package directions, omitting butter or olive oil, and adding black pepper to water.
  2. In large bowl, combine prepared couscous, lemon juice and olive oil.
  3. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  4. Add tomatoes, zucchini, basil and green onions.
  5. Chill at least four hours.
  6. Just before serving, stir in feta cheese. Or, you may top with feta cheese as a garnish.
  7. May be served over romaine lettuce or fresh spinach.
  8. May be used as a vegan recipe if served without the cheese.
  9. Cooking time is minimum chilling time.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 143.32 Kcal (600 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.01g 17%
Cholesterol 16.69mg 6%
Sodium 213.55mg 9%
Potassium 190.28mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.58g 3%
Sugars 2.92g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 4.01g 8%
Vitamin C 12mg 20%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 106.3mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.73 Kcal (577 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.58g 17%
Cholesterol 16.04mg 6%
Sodium 205.22mg 9%
Potassium 182.86mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.29g 3%
Sugars 2.8g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.96g 4%
Protein 3.85g 8%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 20%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 102.2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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